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Bridge on the River Kwai in Kanchanaburi

The Bridge on the River Kwai is a historical landmark in Kanchanaburi, Thailand, made famous by the novel and film of the same name. During World War II, it was part of the Burma Railway, also known as the Death Railway, built by Allied prisoners of war and Asian laborers under the control of the … Read more

Bridge over the Kanchanaburi River: The Kwai Bridge

by Thomas Burden

The Kanchanaburi River Kwai Bridge is a historic bridge located in Thailand, famously known for its connection to the Death Railway during World War II. The bridge was constructed by Allied prisoners of war and Asian laborers under Japanese supervision, as part of the railway’s construction to link Thailand to Burma. The conditions during the … Read more